39 Weeks Pregnant, 5cm Dilated & 100% Effaced: Hospital Admission?
Yes, you can be admitted to the hospital.
At 39 weeks and 5 centimeters dilated, you are considered to be in active labor. Effacement is the thinning and shortening of the cervix, and 100% effacement means that the cervix is completely thinned out and shortened. While it is not necessary to be fully effaced in order to be admitted to the hospital, it is a sign that labor is progressing.
Some hospitals may have different admission criteria, so it is always best to check with your provider to be sure. However, in general, if you are 39 weeks pregnant and 5 centimeters dilated, you will likely be admitted to the hospital for monitoring and delivery.
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